PollutionSeptember 9, 2022
A Growing Drinking Water Crisis Threatens American Cities and Towns
The Jackson, Miss., disaster rings alarm bells about myriad problems lurking in water systems across the country
Water
Climate ChangeAugust 18, 2022
Drastic Cuts to Colorado River Water Use Show Depth of West’s Drought
Cuts to states’ use of Colorado River water are needed to prevent levels in Lake Mead and Lake Powell from dropping below a critical point
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Climate ChangeAugust 2, 2022
Ongoing Megadrought Puts the West in ‘Uncharted Waters’
Scientists say the current drought in the West is the region’s driest 22-year stretch in more than 1,200 years
OceansAugust 1, 2022
See Delicate Rib Vortices Encircle Breaking Ocean Waves
These little-studied mini twisters form beautiful loops under the water’s surface
WaterJuly 1, 2022
Skies Are Sucking More Water from the Land
Western states’ “atmospheric thirst” means more fires and strained water supplies
WaterMay 2, 2022
Coastal Cities Are Drinking Themselves Underwater
Cities are sinking as they guzzle groundwater—and oil and gas—from below
Climate ChangeApril 4, 2022
Little Snow Is Left in California, Setting Up a Dangerous Wildfire Season
As of April 1, statewide snowpack stood at just 38 percent of the average for that date
Climate ChangeMarch 17, 2022
Where Rising Seas Threaten Drinking Water, Scientists Look for Affordable Solutions
Researchers are looking to identify areas facing saltwater intrusion on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts
Climate ChangeFebruary 15, 2022
Western ‘Megadrought’ Is the Worst in 1,200 Years
An exceptionally dry year in 2021 pushed the 22-year-long drought to the top of the record books
Climate ChangeFebruary 8, 2022
Mountain Glaciers Have Less Ice Than Previously Thought
Some communities may run out of fresh water faster than expected
Quantum PhysicsFebruary 8, 2022
Turbulence Equations Discovered after Century-Long Quest
The formulas describe the complex behavior of a liquid when it meets a boundary
EcologyFebruary 7, 2022
Beaver Dams Help Wildfire-Ravaged Ecosystems Recover Long after Flames Subside
Dams mop up debris that would otherwise kill fish and other downstream wildlife, new observations suggest